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Table 1 Key evidence-based recommended practices

From: Understanding practice: the factors that influence management of mild traumatic brain injury in the emergency department-a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Recommended practice 1

Post-traumatic amnesia should be prospectively assessed in the emergency department using a validated tool.

Recommended practice 2

Guideline-developed criteria or clinical decision rules should be used to determine the appropriate use and timing of CT imaging.

Recommended practice 3

Verbal and written information should be provided on discharge.

Recommended practice 4

Brief, routine follow-up consisting of advice, education and reassurance should be provided.